Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sommer & Pierik

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1285739
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold-inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2962.G24.18S2271.185M68.H1531.L2098.21J29
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166%
Registry Population: 8 (2.67%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Durant1 39 · November 2, 2022

Serial Number 1285739 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All information correct with the exception of the
Private Label Marking "Sommer & Pierik"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · November 5, 2021

Serial Number 1285892 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 1285750 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 1285756 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually all accurate, but to include it's got
Gothic black lettering and the Gold Circular
Inlaid two-tone finishing. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · October 26, 2015

Serial Number 1285756 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · September 30, 2014

Serial Number 1285988 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

PGill34 60 · November 14, 2013

Serial Number 1285715 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · February 7, 2013

Serial Number 1285757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch